Fashion Police's 'future uncertain' after host Joan Rivers' death

E! Network has yet to decide whether hit show Fashion Police can continue without its famed host.

As the world came to grips with the sad passing of Joan Rivers on Thursday, the broadcaster announced the future of her style panel show was uncertain.

Issuing two statements, E! said the network and its stars needed to mourn the loss of the sharp tongued comedian and the driving force of the program before a decision could be made.

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Guiding force: The 81-year-old comedian had helmed the show since 2011 and is pictured in the post-Emmys and MTV VMAs show August 26

A spokesperson for E! confirmed to Deadline that no decisions were being made yet: 'Right now we are mourning our beloved Joan. We will respond at a later date with programming updates.'

Earlier on Thursday, prior to the announcement the 81-year-old had passed away, E! said in the immediate future, the popular show will be on a two week hiatus.

'E! will not be producing a new Fashion Police this week or next. Instead, we will be airing two E! From Fashion Week specials that will deliver the latest news and information from the highly-anticipated event.'

As the guiding force of the program, Joan
led co-hosts Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne and George Kotsiopoulos
since 2010 on the show that picked apart celebrity fashion on the red
carpet.

Fashion hit: The E! show also stared Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne and George Kotsiopoulos

Starting off as just a half an hour show, it was quickly expanded to an hour as Joan's bitting and no holds barred commentary on Hollywood's top stars won over audiences.

Only two days before the veteran actress suffered a cardiac arrest during a routine vocal chords procedure last Thursday, she was leading the charge against bad celebrity fashion at the MTV VMAs and Emmy Awards.

During that show - aired August 26 - Joan
had sounded a little raspier than usual but, if she was not feeling her
best, the longtime red carpet reporter did not show it or hold back
about those who committed fashion don'ts.

On Thursday, her co-hosts paid tribute to the woman all three looked up to.

Taking
to Facebook Kelly wrote: 'I'm completely heartbroken by the loss of my
beloved Joan. Not only was she my boss, she was and will always be my
teacher, therapist, closest friend, inspiration and the only grandmother
I ever knew.

Working till the very end: Only two days before the veteran actress suffered a cardiac arrest during a routine medical procedure, she was leading the charge against bad red carpet fashion

Heartbroken: On Thursday, the star's co-hosts paid tribute to the woman all three looked up to with Kelly taking to Facebook

'She was family and I will never forget her. Laughter will be difficult for a while but when I'm sad, lonely or upset all I will have to do is think of Joan and a smile will cross my face. Laughter is what she gave us and laughter is what she would want us to do in remembrance of her.'

Giuliana also mourned the funny lady's passing issuing a statement saying: 'It is almost impossible to describe how much I adored Joan and how much she has meant to me.

'She was not only the funniest woman I have ever met but was incredibly loving, honest, and lived her life with no regrets. Working with her for the last 13 years has been one of the true joys of my life. She could put a smile on your face, instantly, no matter how hard your day was.'

The panel's only male host George said simply on Twitter: 'Rest in peace @Joan_Rivers. Thank you for changing my life. I will miss you so much.'

Hard shoes to fill: Speaking on whether she would want the show to continue, co-host Giuliana said she was conflicted about carrying on without Joan